1942 Truck Loading Guayule in Salinas Valley California

A truck is loaded with guayule in Salinas Valley, California, in November 1942. Guayule, a shrub native to the southwestern U.S., was cultivated for its latex, essential for rubber production during World War II. This image illustrates the agricultural efforts that supported the wartime economy and the shift in farming practices at that time.

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